Set 10 years before the events of the original Star Trek series, the series follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they discover new worlds and civilizations, while exploring the franchise's signature contemporary themes. The season-long storyline revolves around "an incident and an event in Star Trek history that’s been talked about but never been explored.

In a teaser video, Fuller compared his Star Trek to a “novel over 13 episodes,” which hints at a very serialized storyline instead of an episodic one.

The star won’t be the captain but rather be a lieutenant commander, “with caveats,” he said. “We’ve seen six series from the captain’s point of view; to see a character from a different perspective on the starship — one who has a different dynamic relationships with a captain, with subordinates, it gave us richer context.”

quote:All in all, the direct and indirect impact of Star Trek has helped science. Star Trek portrays a peaceful society dedicated to research, exploration, and the common good. It’s hard to find a more positive underlying message, and we hope it will continue to inspire and encourage for many years to come. Star Trek, live long and prosper.